Associate Director, M&E Building Services – Lead Projects

Platform Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director - Building Services (M&E) in Gravesend, Kent, with travel to client sites. Salary £70,000-£80,000, including car allowance. The role leads multiple Building Services projects, guides M&E teams, and develops client relationships while contributing to new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Building Services design, MCIBSE, and strong commercial awareness, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech and Dialux.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering.
• MCIBSE membership is essential.
• 10+ years experience in Building Services Engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services design.
• Experience managing projects across RIBA Stages 1-7.
• Experience leading or developing an M&E team.
• Strong commercial awareness including pricing, negotiations and cost control.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech and Dialux.
• Knowledge of UK building services standards and CDM rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple Building Services projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical teams and manage resources.
• Oversee projects through full RIBA lifecycle Stages 1-7.
• Lead client meetings, design team meetings and workshops.
• Maintain relationships with clients and pursue repeat business.
• Support business development, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Monitor budgets, milestones and KPIs.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Fee negotiation

RIBA Stages 1-7 experience

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering

MCIBSE membership (essential)

10+ years experience in Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Dialux

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director - Building Services (M&E) in Gravesend, Kent, with travel to client sites. Salary £70,000-£80,000, including car allowance. The role leads multiple Building Services projects, guides M&E teams, and develops client relationships while contributing to new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Building Services design, MCIBSE, and strong commercial awareness, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech and Dialux.